noun🔗ShareReibung, AbreibungAn act of rubbing."Give that lamp a good rub and see if any genies come out"Gib dieser Lampe eine gute Reibung und schau, ob irgendwelche Dschinns herauskommen.actionsensationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchwierigkeit, ProblemA difficulty or problem."The project at work presented a significant rub; we had to deal with several unexpected delays. "Das Projekt bei der Arbeit stellte eine erhebliche Schwierigkeit dar; wir mussten uns mit mehreren unerwarteten Verzögerungen auseinandersetzen.situationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSpott, SticheleiA quip or sarcastic remark."Her "rub" about his new haircut was that it made him look like a poodle. "Ihre Stichelei über seinen neuen Haarschnitt war, dass er wie ein Pudel aussah.languagecommunicationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHindernis, StörungIn the game of crown green bowls, any obstacle by which a bowl is diverted from its normal course."The low stone wall acted as a rub, causing the bowl to curve unexpectedly. "Die niedrige Steinmauer wirkte als Hindernis und ließ die Kugel unerwartet abweichen.sportgameessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEinreibemittel, SalbeAny substance designed to be applied by rubbing."a heat rub intended for muscular strains"Ein Einreibemittel gegen Muskelverspannungen.substancematerialessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareReibenTo move (one object) while maintaining contact with another object over some area, with pressure and friction."I rubbed my hands together for warmth."Ich rieb meine Hände aneinander, um mich zu wärmen.actionphysicsbodyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareReibenTo rub something against (a second thing)."I rubbed the glass with the cloth."Ich rieb das Glas mit dem Tuch ab.actionbodyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareReibenTo be rubbed against something."My shoes are beginning to rub."Meine Schuhe fangen an zu reiben.actionphysicssensationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEinreiben, verreibenTo spread a substance thinly over; to smear."meat rubbed with spices before barbecuing"Fleisch, das vor dem Grillen mit Gewürzen eingerieben wurde.actionprocessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareReiben, scheuernTo move or pass with difficulty."to rub through woods, as huntsmen"durch Wälder scheuern, wie JägeractionwayessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareReiben, polierenTo scour; to burnish; to polish; to brighten; to cleanse; often with up or over."to rub up silver"Silber polieren.actionappearanceprocessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBehindern, kreuzen, vereitelnTo hinder; to cross; to thwart."The unexpected snowstorm completely rubbed my plans for a picnic in the park. "Der unerwartete Schneesturm hat meine Pläne für ein Picknick im Park völlig vereitelt.actionattitudeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDen Zielball mit der Kugel berühren(bowls) To touch the jack with the bowl."The bowler carefully rubbed his bowl against the jack. "Der Bowler rieb seinen Ball vorsichtig am Zielball.sportgameessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading